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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 604.17 and 382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 604.17 and 382.26 is: 573.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 604.17 = 382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/604.17 = 382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 604.17 × 382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 230,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,950.02/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.39

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